Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Contrarian Appleseed Fund Picks 4 Japanese Stocks on Eve of Earthquake Anniversary
By Joyce HansonContrarian investor Josh Strauss of the Appleseed Fund says Japan"the cheapest stock market in the world that everybody hates," presents some great buying opportunities.
February 27, 2012
Frontier Markets Left Behind in Latest Stock Market RallyWhile small-cap stocks are benefiting significantly in the latest market rally, small market indexes are being left behind.
February 27, 2012
10 Key Predictions for Markets, Election in 2012: Neuberger BermanFrom uncertainty about the election and the economy in the United States to uncertainty about the stability of Europe, there are a lot of moving parts for investors to keep their eyes on.
February 24, 2012
Targeting Asian Small CapsState Street Global Advisors (SSgA) launched the SPDR S&P Small Cap Emerging Asia Pacific ETF (GMFS), which is the first emerging Asia Pacific ETF to target small cap stocks in the region.
February 24, 2012
Building Steady ReturnsTodd StenderWells Fargo [email protected] the third quarter of 2011, National Retail Properties (NNN) acquired 53 properties…
February 24, 2012
Diving for DividendsThe aftermath of the credit crisis has dramatically changed the behavior of corporations.
February 24, 2012
The Oil ProblemThe year 2012 became the second in a row to start with a run-up in oil prices.
February 24, 2012
Post-Tea PartyThe Tea Party movement burst onto the political scene three years ago.